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Supabase backup guides & tutorials
Practical guides on Supabase backups, disaster recovery, and how to keep your side project or SaaS safe — without hiring a DevOps team.
What is a database migration, and why should you back up first?
Database migrations can break production apps or delete data. Learn what migrations are, how to prepare, and why a backup comes first.
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Supabase backup: how to back up a Supabase project
Supabase backup, step by step: how to backup a Supabase project with pg_dump, the Supabase CLI, point-in-time recovery, and automated off-site backups.
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The shared responsibility model: what your provider won't back up
Your cloud provider keeps the servers running, but protecting your data is your job. Here's what the shared responsibility model means for small business owners.
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What happens to your data when your SaaS platform shuts down?
When a SaaS company closes, your data goes with it. Here's what every small business owner needs to know about protecting data when your platform disappears.
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You have a database. Now what?
You have a database but nobody taught you how to protect it. This plain-English guide covers what you're responsible for and how to keep your business data safe.
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How to secure your Supabase database: RLS, keys, and best practices
A practical guide to securing your Supabase database with Row-Level Security, API key management, and security best practices every team should follow.
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NoSQL vs SQL: which database should you choose?
A practical comparison of SQL and NoSQL databases — when to use each, how they perform, and why backups matter regardless of your choice.
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pg_dump + GitHub Actions: the free way, and the 5 things it misses
A DIY Supabase backup with pg_dump and GitHub Actions is a great start. But at 2 AM during a real disaster, here are the 5 critical things it misses — and how Supakeep fills the gaps.
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Supabase vs Firebase: which backend should you choose?
A detailed comparison of Supabase and Firebase across database model, pricing, auth, storage, and vendor lock-in. Find out which backend is right for your project.
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What is SQL? Benefits, performance, and why backups matter
A deep dive into SQL databases: what they are, their benefits, and how they compare to graph and vector databases. Plus why every database — no matter the type — needs reliable backups.
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The off-site restorable backup your SOC 2 auditor asks for
How Supakeep's zero-retention architecture satisfies SOC 2 CC7.3, ISO 27001 A.8.13, and GDPR Article 32 — without adding a new subprocessor to your vendor list.
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Supabase backup best practices for small teams
Simple, practical rules for keeping your Supabase project safe — the 3-2-1 rule, automation, testing restores, and retention strategies that don't require a DevOps team.
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How to restore a Supabase project from a SQL backup
A step-by-step walkthrough of restoring a .sql.gz backup into a new or existing Supabase project — including troubleshooting, verification, and audit documentation.
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Backups vs. replication: what's the difference?
Read replicas, point-in-time recovery, and backups all sound similar. They solve very different problems — and you need all three for real protection.
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Why every Supabase project needs its own backups
Supabase's built-in backups protect the platform, not your project. Here's why you need your own off-site backup — and what happens if you don't have one.
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